Chespirito Mexican Actor and Comedian (1929–2014)

Born on 21 February 1929 in Mexico City, Chespirito was a Mexican actor and comedian. Chespirito died on 28 November 2014 at the age of 85. The recorded cause of death is myocardial infarction. He was known for El Chavo del 8 (1973).

Early life

Schooling on record includes National Autonomous University of Mexico (mechanical engineering).

Career

His first listed screen credit dates to 1959, with Angelitos del trapecio. Work from the 1960s includes Los supergenios de la mesa cuadrada (1968). Chespirito (1971) and El Chapulin Colorado (1972) are among his 1970s credits. In the 1980s, he appeared in El Chanfle 2 (1982) and Don ratón y don ratero (1983).

The list below counts 19 films and 7 TV series from 1959 to 1991. The last title released in his lifetime is Milagro y magia, from 1991. Chespirito also worked as director on 7 titles, including Música de viento, writer on 15 titles, including Cada quién su lucha, and creator on El Chavo del 8.

Music credits include 5 albums, among them Síganme los buenos a la vecindad del Chavo (1981). He has released music through Philips Records.

Personal life

Marriages on record are to Florinda Meza (2004 to 2014). He was the father of Roberto Gómez Fernández, and has 2 children in total.